In this tutorial you will learn how to quickly and easily convert your photographs into a hand-drawn sketch using Adobe Photoshop.

Step 1: Duplicate Your Background Layer

Create a duplicate of your background layer by holding down the Command/Control key and pressing the letter J.

Step 2: Desaturate the Layer

Desaturate this new layer by holding down the Shift + Command/Control and the letter U.

Step 3: Create Another Duplicate, Invert and Blend.

Duplicate this layer (see step 1) and invert it by holding down Command/Control and pressing the letter i. Change the blend mode of the new layer to Color Dodge.

Step 4: Apply a Blur

Go to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur. Now you have the ability to change the look of your sketch. Dragging the blur amount to the left will create more of a pencil-like drawing, while dragging it to the right will create more of a charcoal-like effect. Press OK.